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Zenobia Nickson

@zenobianickson

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Employment Equity and Skills Development specialist delivering compliance and transformation results.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead EE and SD compliance initiatives, improve data-driven transformation, mentor teams, and implement practical processes that balance regulatory requirements with business objectives.

I am an experienced Employment Equity and Skills Development professional with a strong track record in compliance management, data analysis, and transformation reporting. I develop and monitor EE plans, prepare statutory submissions such as EEA2/EEA4 and WSP/ATR, and link training interventions to sustainable transformation outcomes.

In operational leadership roles I led cross-functional teams to improve documentation quality standards by 30% and maintained a 95% client retention rate, while managing audits, workflows and stakeholder engagement across multiple platforms. I have hands-on experience with LMIS/MIS systems, advanced Excel and digital project tools to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.

I bring meticulous attention to detail, practical SDEE strategy implementation, and consistent process improvement to balance compliance, representation and business needs. I am committed to delivering measurable results through quality control, clear documentation and targeted training interventions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Transformation Team Leader

LabourNet

Mar 2024 - Mar 2025 (1 year)

Led a cross-functional team managing client Employment Equity and Skills Development compliance, improving file quality standards by 30% and maintaining a 95% client retention rate through targeted training and quality-control systems.

Skills Training Compliance Reporting Data Analysis Excel)Auditing Workflow Management Stakeholder Engagement Excel

SDEE Consultant

LabourNet

Nov 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 3 months)

Prepared and submitted EEA2/EEA4 and WSP/ATR compliance reports, conducted needs assessments, and maintained high-accuracy client data to ensure adherence to Skills Development and Employment Equity legislation.

WSP ATR Data Management Regulatory Compliance Documentation Client Relations

Operations & Training Manager

MSC Corporate Academy

Mar 2019 - Nov 2020 (1 year 8 months)

Managed operational data and LMIS entries, developed standardized processes to ensure training compliance with EE/SD legislation, and coordinated scheduling and resource allocation for training delivery.

Operations Management Process Development Scheduling Resource Allocation Staff Supervision Documentation

Facilitator & Training Administrator

MSC Corporate Academy

Jun 2017 - Feb 2019 (1 year 8 months)

Delivered facilitator onboarding and assessments, managed student LMS and SETA registrations, and coordinated training schedules and facilitator allocation to meet BEE and skills development requirements.

Facilitation LMS SETA Registration Coordinating Training Schedules Assessments Onboarding Quality Control

Freelance EVS Operator

SuperSport

Jul 2013 - May 2017 (3 years 10 months)

Operated EVS systems and edited live sports clips for playback, created playlists and montages, prepared feeds, and coordinated with production teams to support live broadcast operations.

EVS Operation Live Editing Clip Management Post production Scheduling Team Coordination

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Arts, Audiovisual Communication

2012 -

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Audiovisual Communication at the University of Johannesburg in 2012, focusing on media production and communication techniques.